Here are some collaborative world building examples from spring 2016 in the course "World Building"


My other line of research, which is more explicitly on using role-playing games in creative writing courses, uses a similar methodology. Whereas World Building focuses on different types of worlds, these role-playing game courses do a deeper dive into experiencing a setting through an individual character's eyes.

Game of Thrones Fanfiction CourseTales from King's Landing (RIT, spring 2016)Tales from King's Landing (RIT, spring 2015)

Steampunk Rochester Alternate History CourseSteampunk Rochester (RIT, fall 2015)Steampunk Rochester (RIT, fall 2014)

Post-Apocalyptic Milwaukee CourseHellwaukee (UW-Milwaukee, spring 2013)Rivertown Chronicles (UW-Milwaukee, spring 2011)